1.  A summary about yourself that would be of interest to a prospective employer.

2. Jacqueline Elizabeth Chang Address Telephone Number E-mail Address ObjectiveEarn an elementary education degree Education Holicong Middle School, Central Bucks School District 2006-Present  Earned Distinguished, High Honors or Honor Roll for all quarters Related Experience Teacher Assistant 2007-2008 Our Lady of Guadeloupe Church  Assist with materials  Helped students  Helped with classroom management Co-Leader-Team Member 2008 Relay for Life  Management of paperwork and team members  Communicated responsibilities to team member  Participate in Relay for Life activities Pet Sitter 2003 – Present Mill Family Pets  Feed the pets (turtle, dog, cat, & hamster)  Walked the dog  Played with the animals Child Care 2005 Various Families  Prepare meals  Care for children  Provide entertainment Extra Curricular Activities Gymnastic Classes – 8 th – 9 th grade Voice Lessons – 7 th grade Track – 7 th grade InterestMusic and Movies ReferencesReferences are available on request Your Resume Contact Information Experience Objective Education Honors & Activities

3.  The first meeting between you and the employer  Tells a great deal about you  Get you to the interview  Calling card, so remember that “First impressions are lasting ones.”

4.  10 seconds is all the time an employer is going to give your resume in deciding to keep it or pass on it!

5.  No typographical or grammatical errors  Do not lie or exaggerate  Focus on strengths and accomplishments  Use 8 ½ by 11 inch white bond paper  Neat in black legible font  Written in past tense

6.  The page should look balanced  No ugly resume – format must be pleasing to the eye  Use NO abbreviations – spell out states, universities, organizations, etc.  Be sure it fits all on one page  Edit out unnecessary words – Outline format  Be sure your resume represents you in the best light possible

7.  Identification information  Job objective  Education  Achievements  Work experience – duties or responsibilities  Related or volunteer experience  Extra curricular activities (memberships/affiliations)  Skills (computer/languages)  Interests

8.  Create a resume by  Gathering personal job information Resume Worksheet  Formatting this information Resume formatting sheet  Check your resume with rubric Resume rubric and Sample resume

9.  Leadership  Multi-Tasking  Communication  Negotiating  Problem-Solving  Adaptability  Computer Literacy Remember to include the following information in your resume: